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Manchin poised to become one of the most important Washington players in wake of Georgia results
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is poised to become one of the most important players in Washington if the Democrats manage to grab the two Georgia Senate seats.
Federal judge reschedules Cabell, Huntington opioid trials for May 3
HUNTINGTON – The federal trial for three drug manufacturers accused of fueling the opioid epidemic has been rescheduled again.
Justice Walker deserves thanks, not cheap shots
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Record recently published an editorial titled “Judge bestows generational wealth in West Virginia” that criticized a recent opinion by the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia authored by Justice Beth Walker.
Interest rate on judgments, decrees set at 4 percent for 2021
CHARLESTON – The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has set the interest rate at 4 percent for judgments and decrees entered during the 2021 calendar year.
AG's office warns of stimulus check scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to beware of potential scams as they await their stimulus checks.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Elevates Four Attorneys to Firm Member
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm has elevated attorneys Patrick F. Estill, Candice M. Harlow, Christopher F. Hoskins, and Andrew N. Schock to Member, all effective January 1, 2021.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Bailey Glasser Announces Promotions for 2021
Bailey Glasser is pleased to announce the election of Travis Prince and Mark Boyko as partners in the firm.
O'Hanlon temporarily filling Kanawha court seat left vacant by King's death
CHARLESTON — Senior Status Judge Dan O'Hanlon temporarily will fill a seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court after last month's death of Circuit Judge Charlie King.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: 2020 busy year in the NDWV
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is applauding the efforts of his staff, as well as law enforcement partners in the Northern District of West Virginia, for a highly-productive year, despite the pandemic.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Update: Congress Passes New Covid-19 Relief Package Providing Second Round of PPP Funding
PPP Rebooted On December 21, 2020, the US Senate and House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a new $900 billion Covid-19 Relief package providing much-needed additional economic relief to struggling small businesses.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Restructuring Your Workforce: Furloughs, Reductions in Force and, Compensation Changes in Response to COVID-19
Employers are grappling with the personal and economic efforts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wooton takes oath of office as newest state Supreme Court Justice
CHARLESTON – William R. “Bill” Wooton has been sworn into office for a 12-year-term on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
Weathering the storm and looking forward to 2021
When I began my term as Chief Justice on January 1, little did I know that our court system would face the tremendous, unprecedented challenge that the COVID-19 epidemic has presented for courts throughout our state.
Longtime Kanawha County judge Charlie King dies at 73
CHARLESTON – Longtime Kanawha Circuit Judge Charlie King has died. He was 73. King, who also served Kanawha County Prosecutor, died December 28.
Group of AGs, including Morrisey, file brief supporting NRA lawsuit against New York AG
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently joined a 16-state coalition supporting the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit against New York’s attorney general.
Blackjewel sues former CEO Hoops for payment scheme
HUNTINGTON — A lawsuit has been filed against former Blackjewel CEO Jeff Hoops Sr. claiming he improperly used his position to benefit himself.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Douglas Crouse Joins Firm
Douglas Crouse has joined the Charleston office of Steptoe & Johnson.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Bill Wooton To Be Sworn In As Supreme Court Justice
Beckley attorney William R. “Bill” Wooton will be sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice in a ceremony at 2 p.m. Dec. 30, in the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Courtroom.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice names Brian Abraham as Chief of Staff
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Brian Abraham will become his new Chief of Staff, effective Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: New Kanawha Family Court Judge To Be Sworn In
Brittany Ranson Stonestreet will be sworn in as Kanawha County’s newest Family Court Judge in a ceremony at noon, Dec. 28, in the Chamber of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia in Charleston.